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$165+ Cheap flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles (HNL - LAX)

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HNL — LAX
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Honolulu to Los Angeles are usually found in February or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Honolulu to Los Angeles

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Round-trip from

$312
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$165
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$474

Good round-trip deal

$414 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 or less
From Honolulu to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Honolulu to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1911:55 pmHNL - LAX
1 stop12h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/265:41 pmLAX - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$312
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:43 pmHNL - LAX
Nonstop5h 17mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/910:00 amLAX - HNL
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2712:56 pmHNL - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/318:30 amLAX - HNL
Nonstop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:25 pmHNL - LAX
Nonstop5h 37mDelta
Sun 9/72:05 pmLAX - HNL
Nonstop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 7/1$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:55 pmHNL - LAX
Nonstop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/34:00 pmLAX - HNL
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1011:35 amHNL - LAX
2 stops16h 20mSouthwest
Tue 9/166:50 amLAX - HNL
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$366

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Honolulu

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Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

HonoluluLos Angeles

HNL - LAX

HNLLAX

Honolulu

Tue 8/19

11:55 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop12h 02m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/26

5:41 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$312

HonoluluLos Angeles

HNL - LAX

HNLLAX

Honolulu

Wed 10/1

8:43 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop5h 17m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

5:45 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$328

HonoluluLos Angeles

HNL - LAX

HNLLAX

Honolulu

Wed 8/27

12:56 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/31

8:30 am-11:26 am

Nonstop5h 56m

$329

HonoluluLos Angeles

HNL - LAX

HNLLAX

Honolulu

Fri 9/5

1:25 pm-10:02 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

2:05 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

$342

HonoluluLos Angeles

HNL - LAX

HNLLAX

Honolulu

Fri 12/19

11:55 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop5h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/3

4:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$349

HonoluluLos Angeles

HNL - LAX

HNLLAX

Honolulu

Wed 9/10

9:00 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/16

6:50 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$366

HonoluluLos Angeles

HNL - LAX

HNLLAX

Honolulu

Wed 8/27

2:00 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

$165

HonoluluLos Angeles

HNL - LAX

HNLLAX

Honolulu

Fri 9/12

7:50 am-8:11 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$168

HonoluluLos Angeles

HNL - LAX

HNLLAX

Honolulu

Wed 10/1

5:36 am-10:59 pm

1 stop14h 23m

$169

HonoluluLos Angeles

HNL - LAX

HNLLAX

Honolulu

Fri 9/5

9:40 pm-6:02 am

Nonstop5h 22m

$171

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The best insider tips for Honolulu to Los Angeles flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Honolulu to Los Angeles trip
Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines

Enjoy free meals on daytime flights, including a hot sandwich and local beverages.


First Class offers lie-flat seats on Boeing 787 and A330 aircraft for extra comfort.

United Airlines

United First includes priority perks and two free checked bags on domestic flights.


Basic Economy allows a personal item only, no carry-on bags, unless exceptions apply.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort.


Saver Fare allows carry-on bags, unlike many basic economy options.

Airports
HNL

Expect long security lines at Terminal 2. Arrive early and consider using Clear or TSA PreCheck to save time.

Read more about HNLby Yulia Denisyuk
LAX

For rideshare pickups at LAX, follow green signs to the LAX-it station via free shuttle buses from terminals.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HNL

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Best time to book a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Honolulu with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Honolulu to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HNL to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Honolulu to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Honolulu to Los Angeles in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Honolulu to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Honolulu to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Honolulu to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

The most flights from HNL to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (82 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (39 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Honolulu to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Honolulu to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Angeles from Honolulu. Booking flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 63 daily flights to Los Angeles from 6 different airlines. 5h 15m is how long a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Honolulu to Los Angeles flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Honolulu to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at $312, Hawaiian Airlines will fly you from Honolulu to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Hawaiian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $328 and $329, respectively. You may be able to fly from Honolulu to Los Angeles for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Honolulu to Los Angeles one-way?

    $165 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $168 and $169, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Honolulu, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Lufthansa (96%), Turkish Airlines (95%), Finnair( 95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles is generally $1,258, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $164. When looking at the most popular route, (Honolulu - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $271 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Honolulu to Los Angeles flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Honolulu to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Honolulu to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Honolulu to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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DeltaCheapest$135Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$157Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$243Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$301Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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